Wildcat Cartridges: Why and Why Not?
Have a hankering to own a rifle chambered in a unique cartridge? Before dropping the cash, you should understand the advantages and drawbacks of selecting one.
Head to Head: Common vs. Obscure Hunting Cartridges
What is it that makes a cartridge ideal for your hunting scenario? Perhaps it is ammo availability, or the individual connection with a particular cartridge. We take a closer look at the pros and cons of common and obscure loads.
Behind the Bullet: .257 Roberts
The .257 Bob certainly has lost popularity of late, but those who still take him afield each fall quietly go about their business, accurately placing shots and taking game without destroying any more meat than is necessary.
Behind the Bullet: .17 Hornet
The .17 Hornet, son of the classic .22 Hornet, is a well-balanced design. Sharing the rimmed design of the parent case, it feeds nicely in a bolt-action repeating rifle, provides pinpoint accuracy and minimal recoil, and checks all the boxes for varmint hunting.
Best Factory Loads for the .280 Ackley Improved
The .280 Ackley Improved has gained a loyal following among big-game hunters, especially those wanting to extend their maximum effective range. Here’s a look at the best factory loads on the market today.
Top 5 Wildcat Cartridges
Here are five cool wildcats that ammunition aficionado Philip Massaro has come across in his years as a gun writer.
The .280 Ackley Improved
Developed by P.O. Ackley and Fred Huntington and known previously by a variety of names such as the “.280 Rem. Ackley Improved 40 degrees,” the .280 Ackley Improved is a more recent addition to the list of wildcat cartridges gone legitimate.
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